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CAPSA urges Federal Government to do more to protect Afghan refugees
The Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA), representing leaders across the Catholic Church, health, education, refugee and social services, has called on the Morrison Federal Government to guarantee permanent visas for Afghans already in the country under temporary protection or...
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Northern Territory’s Aboriginal Justice Agreement will improve outcomes, but further work needed
The Northern Territory Government’s landmark Aboriginal Justice Agreement is a significant step...
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Better approaches to supporting young people in the Northern Territory
In May, the Northern Territory Government introduced a number of legislative changes to the youth justice system that will see more children separated from family and community, and funnelled into detention. These deeply concerning measures include increasing grounds to refuse or revoke bail;...
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NT youth justice reforms a significant backwards step
The Northern Territory Government’s announcement of a number of legislative changes in relation...
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New report highlights importance of Indigenous-led solutions to improve outcomes
A new Productivity Commission report measuring the wellbeing of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres...
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New place-based centre for research and action will support marginalised communities to flourish
Putting local communities at the heart of decision making, and empowering communities to give...
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Spent conviction reform will support civic participation
The Victorian Government’s introduction of the Spent Convictions Bill 2020 into Victorian Parliament...
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Incoming Territory government must legislate for climate action
More than 50 business, Indigenous, health and community organisations have come together urging parties to commit to legislate for climate action ahead of the Northern Territory election....